Chapter 317: Chapter 317

Although feeling uneasy inside, Qian Qi confidently nodded, "Yeah, I’m awake."

"Oh, it’s good that you’re awake." Seeing Qian Qi speak and then fall silent, the Python King nodded, awkwardly following the conversation.

The person and the snake stayed silent for a while. Eventually, the Python King couldn’t help but ask, "Why aren’t you talking?"

Talk about what? What else is there to say? The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩✶𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚✶𝕟𝕖𝕥

Qian Qi looked bewildered, glanced at the sky, and then asked, "So... have you eaten dinner?"

"?" The Python King looked at Qian Qi in confusion, "I ate earlier."

"Oh... did your son eat?" Qian Qi stalled the conversation, quickly scanning the surroundings, trying to find the system and ask what’s going on.

She can’t ask Gong Qiang; if he discovers her amnesia...

Qian Qi’s eyes darted around. Seeing the Python King so familiar with her, and Gong Qiang just asking how to handle these pythons, could it be that she’s once again deceived a group of Magical Beasts out of an instance?

Hope she didn’t make empty promises again!

Who knows what crazy promises she made... Qian Qi took a deep breath, then weakly leaned towards Gong Qiang, raising a small hand to press her temple, feigning fragility, "Oh, what’s going on, my head hurts, and I can’t remember some things~"

Python King: Hmm???!!!

"Human! Are you deceiving me?" The Python King suddenly became enraged, its tail constantly pounding the ground, causing vibrations, "You said you would create an Emperor Lotus Field immune to corrosion for us pythons, and also said you’d evolve me to an S-Class Magical Beast—was it all a lie?"

Hearing the Python King’s words, Qian Qi’s pupils trembled slightly.

"She" actually boasted to evolve an A-level Magical Beast to an S-Class?

How could she dare! She’s just a little amateur who recently reached A-level!

"Evolve to S-Class Magical Beast?" Gong Qiang looked at Qian Qi suspiciously, covering his mouth and whispering, "That’s absurd, are you using such lame tricks to fool beasts? And when did you make plans with it? I didn’t hear anything."

"Why don’t you mention how a dignified A-level Magical Beast could fall for such an obvious trick?" Qian Qi protested, "Only an idiot would believe this..."

Gong Qiang glanced at the Python King and felt that Qian Qi had a point.

"Human! Answer me!" The Python King impatiently tapped its tail, afraid Qian Qi would renege.

"I know you’re anxious, but don’t worry." Seeing the Python King about to explode, Qian Qi quickly reassured, "I just said I can’t remember, not that I’m breaking my promise!"

"Hmph, you’d better not, or I’ll..." The Python King paused, recalling it can’t defeat Qian Qi, and quickly altered its threat, "I’ll have my son annoy you endlessly so you can’t sleep."

Wow, what a terrifying threat.

"Hey, can you really...?" Gong Qiang nudged Qian Qi, signaling with his eyes.

"Just bluff for now..." Qian Qi wouldn’t tell Gong Qiang the truth. She glanced at the dozens of Poisonous Emperor Pythons around, contemplated while scratching her chin, then asked, "Brother Qiang, after I risked my life to help you find and conquer instances, shouldn’t you be generous and give me an A-level dungeon or something..."

Gong Qiang gave her a cool look, "Oh, changing from Xiaoqiang to Brother Qiang, huh?"

"Hey, they’re all terms of endearment." Qian Qi patted his chest casually, "So...?"

"A-level dungeons are never sold to individuals," Gong Qiang shook his head, "Even if I ask, the Family Head wouldn’t agree."

"Then..." Qian Qi rubbed her hands together, revealing her true intention, "What if it’s a B-level dungeon, plus the estate next to the Su Family..."

"Why next to the Su Family?" Gong Qiang wondered.

"He’s S-Class, so putting the Poisonous Emperor Pythons near the Su Family makes me rest assured." Qian Qi said earnestly, never admitting it’s because that area has the highest property value, richest in benefits, and allows frequent visits to the Seven Great Families for more resources. "If the Pythons dare attack humans, let Su Ang..."

She viciously dragged her finger across her neck.

Gong Qiang looked away, "Don’t make that face, it scares me."

"So that’s settled, okay~ The permanent exclusive rights to any B-level dungeon and the contract for Sea City Manor, just have the Awakener University’s principal sign it!" Qian Qi’s smile brightened even more, "Once it’s signed, we head to Qing City to find the A-level underground dungeon!"

I don’t recall agreeing!

And you’re raising the price on the spot! Totally raising the price! You’re a swindler!!!

Meanwhile, far away in Yan City, the principal remained oblivious to the massive trouble brewing, linked to "Brother Dog."

Until the Seven Great Families kept calling him, some were subtle, some were blunt, asking who Brother Dog was, even mentioning "Qian Qi," making the principal realize Qian Qi was definitely stirring things up.

Quickly browsing through various online "Brother Dog" highlights, the principal finally understood what she had done, clutching his head in exasperation, "No wonder they’re so sure it’s Qian Qi, all the Contracted Beasts are exposed..."

Especially with Awakener University’s students, initially unsure, but once Moyu and Qian Ba appeared, along with the White Extreme Rats, it was undeniable that Brother Dog was indeed Qian Qi.

Not to mention, the back mountains of Magic Plant Academy were swarming with Moyu and White Extreme Rats; a little inquiry by the Seven Great Families could easily confirm it.

As he worried over the next steps, he suddenly received a video conference invitation from the Seven Great Families.

Meanwhile, in Hong City.

Qian Qi and the Poisonous Venomous Python exchanged glances.

"Contractor~" The Poisonous Venomous Python’s voice was ingratiating, "Are you looking for me~"

"Emmm..." Qian Qi stroked her chin, "Dark and mysterious, go into the instance and help me find the helmet I lost; I don’t know where it fell."

"Who is ’Dark and mysterious’?" The Poisonous Venomous Python asked confused.

"You," Qian Qi tilted her head, "It’s the name I gave you."

"Didn’t you say I was called Venom?" The Poisonous Venomous Python looked at Qian Qi suspiciously.

Did she already name the Poisonous Venomous Python? Hmm... It’s possible; such a careless name is indeed one she might hastily assign...

"Fine, I got it wrong, you’re called Venom." Qian Qi coughed lightly, "Go on."

Once again casting a doubtful glance at Qian Qi, the Poisonous Venomous Python suspected she mistaked it for Dark and mysterious’s replacement, given its similarly dark complexion, yet obediently entered the instance to retrieve the Defense Helmet.

Sitting on a small stool, Qian Qi was ready to open the Light Brain when she suddenly felt a tap on her shoulder, turning to find Su Ang.

"What is it? My S-class Helmet?" Qian Qi humorously teased.

"Cough, take a look at this." Su Ang lowered his eyes, coughing lightly, extending his left wrist, "Everyone online is speculating about your true identity."

Qian Qi leaned over for a glance, discovering widespread online theories about Brother Dog being Awakener University’s Qian Qi. Browsing through live stream highlights, she dismissively said, "It’s fine, they haven’t captured my face."

When the helmet fell, her whole face wrinkled like a Shar Pei, too distant to recognize; later when closer, it was already corroded beyond recognition, unidentifiable by anyone.

"But there’s Moyu and Qian Ba, and those White Extreme Rats..." Su Ang expressed concern.

"Don’t worry, my friend." Qian Qi flashed a winning smile with white teeth, "I’m merely on good terms with Qian Qi, borrowing her Contracted Beasts for some fun, and besides, I’m a true guy!"

With differing genders, she’s convinced no one could demand she disrobe for proof.

Understood, she’s determinedly denying it.